The New Glenn Rocket’s Second Stage Set to Roll to the Launch Pad on Monday

The New Glenn Rocket’s Second Stage Set to Roll to the Launch Pad on Monday Main Photo

3 Sep 2024


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Blue Origin plans to enter the final phase of its launch preparations for the New Glenn rocket on Monday by rolling the vehicle's second stage to Launch Complex 36 in Florida. Pending weather and other final considerations, a rollout could occur as early as Monday afternoon.

This is the flight version of the vehicle, with the exception of a fixed adaptor for weather protection during a test campaign. The launch company is targeting a hot fire test of the upper stage, which is powered by two BE-3U engines, within the next week or so.

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